Following some hints dropped by Steve Moser about Google introducing emoji reactions for Gmail on iOS, it's now confirmed that Android users will be joining the party. Thanks to the detective work of AssembleDebug on his Telegram group, we now have a clearer picture of what to expect. First off, … [Read more...] about You may soon be able to react to emails with emoji instead of having to reply to them directly
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Google brings back the Reading Mode toolbar in Chrome’s Side Panel after heavy criticism
Google's side panel Reading Mode has been a work in progress for a while. It serves the purpose of simplifying a web article or page, making it more readable by stripping away ads, images, and videos, leaving just the text. Previously, users might have had to access this feature through the … [Read more...] about Google brings back the Reading Mode toolbar in Chrome’s Side Panel after heavy criticism
An updated Chromecast with Google TV may be on the way: here’s what I’d love to see
Thanks to a sweet find by Mishaal Rahman over on Twitter/X, it looks like a new Chromecast with Google TV might be on the way sooner than later. We talked about some rumblings of a new device all the way back at the beginning of the year, but a new video that has surfaced in the Android TV 14 Beta … [Read more...] about An updated Chromecast with Google TV may be on the way: here’s what I’d love to see
Yes, I have iMessage working on a Chromebook with Beeper for Android [VIDEO]
If you're an Android user with friends or family on iPhones, you're probably well aware of the "blue bubble, green bubble" frustration that comes from the incompatibility between Apple's iMessage and Android's SMS/MMS/RCS messaging. It is a deeply-entrenched issue that primarily persists in the US; … [Read more...] about Yes, I have iMessage working on a Chromebook with Beeper for Android [VIDEO]
YouTube “Playables” seek to fill Google’s gaming void post-Stadia, will likely only be simple titles
Google is apparently obsessed with gaming. As I've said in the past, they even have some really talented game developers on staff creating small games like the I/O experience, but they can't help but squander that talent. With the death of Stadia, this was most apparent, and I'm nearly convinced the … [Read more...] about YouTube “Playables” seek to fill Google’s gaming void post-Stadia, will likely only be simple titles
Google Collections finally adds list view for all your saved content, becomes easier to read
Google's digital organizational tool, formerly known as Google Collections and recently renamed "Google Save", has been a godsend for many of us (especially me) wanting to keep our online finds in one place. Until now, its layout has been heavily image-focused, very much in the vein of … [Read more...] about Google Collections finally adds list view for all your saved content, becomes easier to read
Happy Birthday Chrome: Celebrating 15 years, your favorite browser gets a massive redesign
You know how we've been covering the Chrome browser's Material You redesign a lot over the past few months? Well, there's a reason that Google has been holding off on an official announcement - today is Chrome's 15th birthday! With that being said, the tech giant dropped a massive Keyword blog … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Chrome: Celebrating 15 years, your favorite browser gets a massive redesign
My favorite addition to the ChromeOS 116 out-of-box experience (OOBE)
Generally speaking, the out-of-box experience (OOBE) for Chromebooks has been a solid onboarding walkthrough, helping new and existing Chromebook users alike in finding their way around the most basic parts of the initial setup for a new device. And its utility has grown over the years, going from a … [Read more...] about My favorite addition to the ChromeOS 116 out-of-box experience (OOBE)
Huge savings on a huge Chromebook: $200 off the Acer 317
There are big Chromebooks and then there are BIG Chromebooks. The Acer Chromebook 317 falls into the latter category, coming in at 17.3-inches and earning the title of one of the largest Chromebooks you can buy. We had hands on with this device quite some time ago, and the one thing I remember … [Read more...] about Huge savings on a huge Chromebook: $200 off the Acer 317
The Google Play Movies & TV app for Android TV will go away next month
Google is axing the Play Movies & TV app on Android TV come October 5, 2023. You've got about a month left to get your last binge-watches in. But don't freak out—your movie and TV collections aren’t vanishing. They're just moving to the Shop tab on Android TV, and you can still buy or rent new … [Read more...] about The Google Play Movies & TV app for Android TV will go away next month
Testing the new Lacros browser on ChromeOS Flex: it works! [VIDEO]
Not too long ago, we repurposed a Surface Laptop SE - the proposed "Chromebook Killer" from Microsoft - and turned it into a functional Chromebook with the assistance of ChromeOS Flex. If you've not read up on this effort from Google, let me catch you up. ChromeOS Flex is essentially a version of … [Read more...] about Testing the new Lacros browser on ChromeOS Flex: it works! [VIDEO]
Everyone’s wearing Shorts: Play Store adds video clips to promote games and apps
The Google Play Store is getting a YouTube Shorts-style video carousel at the top of its homepage. I bet you didn't wake up expecting to read that, did you? According to a new Keyword Blog post, the company is officiating "The Play Report," a pilot video series that dives into the apps and games you … [Read more...] about Everyone’s wearing Shorts: Play Store adds video clips to promote games and apps
